CAMM - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (CAMM) between India and EU?

1) Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (CAMM) between India and EU is designed to control and organize migration.
2) The agenda does not tackle key issues like human trafficking.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

  • The Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (CAMM), which was also adopted, is designed to control and organize migration – a pressing concern for the EU. Significantly for the EU, the Agenda for Action includes items on facilitating the return of irregular migrants and the possibility of exploring a ‘Readmission Agreement’ — returning visa over-stayers to their home countries.
  • The Agenda also includes the prevention of human trafficking and promoting international protection as priority areas.
  • Points of special interest to India on the agenda are likely to be easier visa procedures for skilled workers, IT professionals, and business travellers. For now, the CAMM is a political declaration and not a legal agreement.
  • One of the ostensible reasons for stalled talks between the European Union (EU) and India had been the EU’s concern over human right violations in India. A recent letter from Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, to the EU leadership brings up issues of NGO harassment and the overlooking of rights of marginal groups in development projects in India in the context of the India EU Summit.